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THE COMPLETE CURTAIN SERVICE The Observer newspaper, in association with Ecover, is seeking nomina-
Celebrating the great and the green

CURTAINS TO SATISFY EVERY REQUIREMENT tions for its 5th annual ethical awards.
If you have an
• Free estimating, design and advice ethical initiative,
• Home visits by appointment project or product
• Make-up and fi tting service this is the chance to
shine on the nation-
al stage. If you know
AND BLINDS OF ALL KINDS of an organisation,
•Wooden •Venetian •New linen •Roman school or individual
worthy of recogni-
•Verticals •Roller •New Eastern materials tion, nominate them
by 12 March.
FREE PARKING OUTSIDE THE SHOWROOM at 252 CRICKLADE ROAD Last year Lower
Call Tracey or Amanda on 01793 611051 or [email protected] Shaw Farm was
www.completecurtainservice.co.uk recognised for its
signifi cant educa- Andrea Hirsch and Matt Holland of Lower Shaw Farm
tional and cultural
contribution to the holding the award with Observer ethical columnist Lucie
EARN TO DRIVEO DRIVE Swindon commu- Siegal and Colin Firth at last year’s awards ceremony
EARN T
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in June 2009. Photo: Alicia Canter
nity.
Submit entries at: www.observer. site and you could win a prize such
co.uk/ethicalawards as a rail holiday in Provence or a
Your fi rst Vote for an ethical project at the luxury break in Cornwall.
6 hours* We’re voting for Swindon Pulse
from only For nearly 35 years the shop has sold excellent
£15 per hr organic food. Help a Swindon business win
Barbara Grillo The Observer ethical award for best local retailer
Introductory
offer with this Jo Silvester 07986
advertisement 07988 042 366 Including carers of kids with disability
717 125 www.drivingmebananas.co.uk
Parents and carers of children with disabilities are invited to two meet-
*Subject to terms and conditions. (6 hours if you have had no prior instruction, 5 hours otherwise).
Clivey Link 130x93:Layout 2 4/2/10 10:13 Page 1 ings to encourage participation and infl uence of services provided by
Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer.
Swindon Borough Council and NHS Swindon.
Organised by the Swindon Parents & Carers Advisory Group, there
will be reports on key successes over the last twelve months, including
the Hop Skip and Jump project at Lydiard Park, the Playbuilder scheme,
and short breaks in Swindon.
There will be discussions on parent participation, short breaks, tran-
sition to adult services and a variety of information stands relating to
services and charities that support disabled children and young people.
The meetings take place at Swindon Town FC, County Ground, on:
• Tuesday 9 March, 5.30pm to 9.30pm (registration from 5pm);
• Wednesday 10 March, 10am to 2pm (registration from 9.30am).
Details at: www.swindonparentsandcarers.org.uk or call the Aiming High
Team on 464080.

Studley Grange welcomes otters
A new attraction arrives at Studley Grange craft village in early March
when a group of otters takes up residence.
An architect designed purpose built enclosure includes a shelter,
two ponds and a large area to watch the creatures scampering about.
A second enclosure is being built for the introduction by the summer of
those loveable TV stars, a family of meerkats.
See the Studley Grange advert on page 25.
www.studleygrange.co.uk

Be inspired with ideas
Swindon Inspiration Club meets monthly to
share resources, ideas and wisdom about how
to live a happier life, positivity, motivation and
holistic health, with the help of speakers from
different fi elds.
New members will be welcome on Friday 26
March at the Madison Hotel, Oxford Road, Strat-
ton St Margaret to hear top car rally driver and
presenter Penny Mallory, right, give a powerful
talk on motivation and achievement.
Details from: www.inspiritualityclub.com

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